Cream Cheese Corn Casserole

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

Set to 350°F (175°C).

2. Melt the cream mixture

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine:

  • Butter
  • Cream cheese

Stir until melted and smooth.

3. Add sour cream and seasonings

Stir in:

  • Sour cream
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Mix until combined.

4. Add the corn

Stir in:

  • Drained whole kernel corn
  • Creamed corn

Mix until everything is fully coated.

5. Fold in the cheese

Add ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese, leaving ¼ cup for topping.
Stir gently to combine.

6. Transfer to baking dish

Pour mixture into a 9×13 baking dish or medium casserole dish.
Smooth the top.

7. Add topping

Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup cheddar over the top.
(Optional: add bacon, crackers, or fried onions now or during the last 10 minutes of baking.)

8. Bake

Bake 30–35 minutes, until:

  • Hot and bubbly around the edges
  • Cheese on top is melted

For a golden top: broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.

9. Serve

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Creamy. Cheesy. Perfect.

⭐ Tips & Variations

  • For spicier casserole: add diced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
  • For sweeter version: add 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey.
  • For thicker casserole: reduce creamed corn to ½ can.
  • For lighter version: use Neufchâtel (⅓ less fat) cream cheese.